The Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA) is advising customers of planned water interruption to carry out maintenance and upgrade works at the Granville Water Treatment Plant, between 6:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight on Wednesday (24th April, 2024).
Affected areas are as follows:
The Authority thanks customers for their patience and understanding.
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The Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) is informing the public of an unfortunate incident involving one of its buses and a child, who is said to be an 11-year-old schoolboy, in the vicinity of Pashley Street, Port-of-Spain, earlier today (Tuesday 23rd April, 2024).
In a Media Release following the incident, PTSC said Emergency Services were “immediately dispatched to the scene, and the injured child received prompt medical attention. The child is undergoing further medical tests at the Eric Williams Sciences Complex.” The statement added, “The safety and well-being of our passengers, pedestrians, and the general public are of paramount importance to the Corporation. We are co-operating fully with the relevant authorities as they conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. As such, the Corporation will be guided by the investigation and will provide updates accordingly.”
The Media Release concluded by saying, “Our thoughts are with the affected child and his loved ones, and we wish him a speedy recovery.”
Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. This is a developing story - refresh this page for updates. Two (2) men are dead following a shooting incident in Moruga yesterday evening (Monday 22nd April, 2024). The deceased have been identified as 31-year-old fisherman, Oba Gill of Simon Trace and 34-year-old labourer, Brandon Seenath of Douglas Trace, St. Mary’s Village. Seenath also had another address in the Rio Claro district. Gill, who died on the spot, was said to be the brother of Italo James, who was shot dead in 2007.
According to reports, Gill and Seenath were in the garage area of Gill’s home in St. Mary’s Village, around 5:30 PM, when gunmen suddenly opened fire, hitting both men. Gill’s body was found slumped on a chair while Seenath’s body was found nearby, lying face-down on the ground. Police and Emergency Health Services were notified. Cpl. Jointe and PC Burton of the St. Mary’s Police Post were the First Responders to arrive. Crime scene investigators recovered ten (10) spent 5.56 casings. Police said the motive behind the brutal double murder was drug-related. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Newsday] TWO (2) Suspected Drug Traffickers Intercepted By Tobago Cops — Gun, Ammo, Narcotics, Cash Seized23/4/2024
Two (2) suspected drug traffickers are currently being interrogated by Detectives in the Tobago Division after being nabbed on Monday morning (22nd April, 2024) with a firearm, ammunition, narcotics and cash.
The male suspects, a 26-year-old entrepreneur, of Signal Hill, and a 29-year-old tradesman, of Rockley Vale, Scarborough, were intercepted along Northside Road, Rockley Vale, by Officers of the Tobago Divisional Task Force (TDTF). TDTF Officers allegedly found and seized a pistol, a magazine with seventeen (17) rounds of nine-millimetre ammunition, an additional four (4) rounds of nine-millimetre ammunition with markings of the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment, several plastic packets amounting to 991 grammes of marijuana, and TT $39,117 and US $206.
The suspects are jointly facing charges for possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition and possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. Meanwhile, the 29-year-old suspect is facing additional charges of resisting arrest and escaping lawful custody.
According to Police reports, at 12:30 AM on Monday (22nd April, 2024), TDTF Officers were on mobile patrol when they spotted a white Mitsubishi Lancer with two (2) male occupants, driving suspiciously. While stopping the vehicle, TDTF Officers simultaneously received an All-Points Bulletin (APB) from the Tobago Operational Centre, about two (2) male suspects in a white motor vehicle conveying guns and ammunition. During the search of the intercepted vehicle, TDTF Officers allegedly found and seized the firearm, magazine, ammunition, 848 grammes of marijuana, TT $39,117 and US $206. Police later searched a white Hyundai H-100, belonging to the 29-year-old suspect, in which they allegedly found an additional 143 grammes of marijuana, together with TT $5,000. PC Thorpe, of the TDTF, is continuing investigations. A man is thankful for life after he was robbed by an armed bandit shortly after his vehicle shutdown along the Beetham Highway on Thursday night (18th April, 2024).
According to reports, the 37-year-old man was in his white Mitsubishi van, proceeding East along the Beetham Highway, around 10:00 PM, when he began experiencing mechanical failure near the NP Gas Station. The victim pulled aside on the shoulder and exited the vehicle to make checks when he was confronted by a man who was armed with a gun. The suspect announced a robbery and relieved the victim of his cellphone and $1,420 in cash, before fleeing the scene on foot. The victim notified the Police and a team of Officers responded to the scene, led by PC Cuffie. Investigations are continuing. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Ian Alleyne]
Pictured Above: Dennis Ramlal, 80.
The body of an elderly man was found at his home in Barrackpore on Monday morning (22nd April, 2024). The deceased has been identified as 80-year-old Dennis Ramlal, a retired teacher. He was found tied up with multiple stab wounds.
According to reports, after Ramlal failed to answer his cellphone, his brother went to his home at Mohess Road, Barrackpore, around 9:00 AM on Monday morning. Upon arrival, his brother saw blood on the floor through an open window. Ramal's body was subsequently found partially under a bed and covered with a sheet. His brother told Police he tried calling Ramlal on his cellphone on Sunday (21st April, 2024), but received no answer and so he decided to check on him on Monday morning. When Police arrived on the scene, they found the body covered in blood and turned to the left side, with the hands and feet bound with brown tape. There were stab wounds to the chest area. Ramal's gold chain and ring were still on his body, but the bedroom was said to be ransacked. Ramal's Hyundai Tucson SUV also appeared to have been searched, but the vehicle was not stolen. The house is situated on the same compound with other properties occupied by the landlord and other tenants. Police said Ramlal was last seen by the landlord on Saturday (20th April, 2024). Residents estimated that Ramal had been renting the property for seven (7) or eight (8) years.
Investigators are trying to determine a motive for his brutal murder.
Officers of the Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI) Region III are continuing investigations. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: T&T Guardian] A man was granted bail in the sum of $200,000 with surety by a Master of the High Court, after he was charged with shooting with intent and other firearm-related offences.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), Malia Ferdinand, of Phase 4, La Horquetta, was also charged with possession of firearm, possession of firearm to endanger life, possession of ammunition and possession of ammunition to endanger life, when he appeared before Master Goswami on Monday (22nd April, 2024). He was granted bail in the sum of $200,000 with surety or a cash alternative of $20,000, and the matter was adjourned to Thursday (25th April, 2024). The accused was arrested by Officers of the Northern Division, North, Gang Unit in collaboration with Officers of the La Horquetta Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and Task Force, in connection with a report of shooting with intent, which occurred on 21st December, 2023, in the La Horquetta district. He was detained during an intelligence-led exercise, which was conducted on Thursday 18th April, 2024. In a separate exercise, Officers of the Arima Intelligence and Operations Unit proceeded to Temple Street yesterday evening (Monday 22nd April, 2024), where they conducted a search of an abandoned structure. The search resulted in Officers finding a pistol loaded with a magazine, containing seven (7) rounds of ammunition. Investigations are ongoing.
Three (3) children are currently missing after they were allegedly picked up from both mothers by their father, around 7:30 PM on Friday night (19th April, 2024). He told the mothers, aged thirty-eight (38) and forty-one (41), that he would return with them soon. However, he has since failed to answer any phone calls.
The children have been identified as 11-year-old Sakhmet Serette, 10-year-old Natalya Reid and 7-year-old Adelaide Adolphus. According to the Hunters Search and Rescue Team (HSRT), the children’s father, Kurt Reid, of Stellar Street, Curepe, picked up the girls at both of their mothers’ homes to take them to an alleged family gathering. However, both mothers have since found out that there was no such family gathering. The women are said to have made their way to the Police Station around 8:00 PM on Sunday night (21st April, 2024) to report their children as missing. The HSRT said they are in contact with both mothers.
Investigations are continuing, led by Cpl. Madeira.
If you have any information which could assist in locating these three (3) missing children, please contact 800-TIPS, 999, 555 or the HSRT at 799-1453. More on this as it becomes available. [Source: Loop] The Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) is advising customers that planned maintenance work will affect several areas of Williamsville, Cumuto and Sangre Grande on Tuesday (23rd April, 2024). This may result in loss of electricity between the hours of works.
According to T&TEC, the affected areas in Williamsville, Cumuto and Sangre Grande are as follows: WILLIAMSVILLE (8:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
WILLIAMSVILLE (1:30 PM to 3:00 PM)
CUMUTO (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM)
SANGRE GRANDE (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM)
T&TEC says it regrets the inconvenience which may be caused by these interruptions.
According to reports, a man was stabbed this afternoon (Monday 22nd April, 2024) at KFC in Montrose, Chaguanas.
Reports state the victim was stabbed by two (2) suspects sometime before 3:00 PM. The men then escaped in a white Nissan B15 (PBS 4403), in convoy with a grey panel van (TDA 4469). |
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